High mass easter 7 may 28 2017 web

High Mass

Seventh Sunday of Easter | May 28, 2017 | 10:30 AM

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish;

To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission.

If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment.

The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

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A Reflection ASCENSION O Risen Saviour, bid me rise with thee and seek those things which are above; not only seek, but set my whole heart upon them.

Thou art in heaven, ever raising lives to thyself; O, by thy grace, may mine be making that ascent not in dream, but in truth, now, tomorrow, always.

Daily in spirit, in thy Holy Spirit, let me behold thee on the throne of God, thou King reigning in holiness, thou Conqueror of all evil, thou Majesty of love, very God and very Man, of glory unimaginable and eternal, in whom all hope is sure.

So, longing for thy courts, let me rise, ascend, seek; finding in the nearer light of thy countenance high and yet higher things to love, to do, and to attain.

Until through the open door of heaven, that most blessed voice shall speak; “Enter thou into thy Lord’s joy”, and thy servant comes to sing of thy glory and honour all the day long and tell of all thy wondrous works; knowing no end thereof, for there is no end thereof.

-Eric Milner-White, My God My Glory, SPCK: 1967

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor—Adagio e dolce (BWV 527) — J. S. Bach HYMN 491 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The Head That Once Was Crowned The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor’s brow.

The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings and Lord of lords, and heaven’s eternal light, the joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below, to whom he manifests his love and grants his name to know.

To them the cross, with all its shame, with all its grace, is given, their name an everlasting name, their joy the joy of heaven.

They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love.

The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him, his people’s hope, his people’s wealth, their everlasting theme.

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GREETING

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thou hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to thy kingdom in heaven.

Mercifully give us faith to know that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

Stand

The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts.

So when they had come together, the apostles asked Jesus, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?" He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven." Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day's journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and HIGH MASS | 9

Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.

Acts 1:6-14

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.

Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.

Let them vanish like smoke when the wind drives it away; as the wax melts at the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. Antiphon But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; let them also be merry and joyful.

Sing to God, sing praises to his name; exalt him who rides upon the heavens; YAHWEH is his name, rejoice before him! Antiphon Father of orphans, defender of widows, God in his holy habitation!

God gives the solitary a home and brings forth prisoners into freedom; but the rebels shall live in dry places. Antiphon O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, The earth shook, and the skies poured down rain, at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel. Antiphon You sent a gracious rain, O God, upon your inheritance; you refreshed the land when it was weary.

Your people found their home in it; in your goodness, O God, you have made provision for the poor. Antiphon 10 | HIGH MASS

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord.

He rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; he sends forth his voice, his mighty voice.

Ascribe power to God; his majesty is over Israel; his strength is in the skies.

How wonderful is God in his holy places! the God of Israel giving strength and power to his people! Blessed be God! Antiphon Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the First Letter of Peter.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. God reigneth over the heathen; God sitteth upon his holy seat. Alleluia. I will not leave you comfortless: I go away and come again unto you, and your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia.

Regnavit Dominus (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon All Deacon All

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one."

John 17:1-11

Deacon All

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Stand

To Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and who now lives in the glory of the Father, with joy and hope let us raise the voice of prayer.

Let us pray.

Leader All

All All

After each petition this response is said: Let us pray to the Lord.

Hear us, Lord of Glory!

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

The Celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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PEACE

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Be seated

God has gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of the ram’s horn, alleluia.

Ascendit Deus (Mode I)

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The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

HYMN

Stand 338 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — At the Name of Jesus At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; ‘tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word.

At his voice creation sprang at once to sight, all the angel faces, all the hosts of light, thrones and dominations, stars upon their way, all the heavenly orders, in their great array.

Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed: Bore it up triumphant with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father’s breast; filled it with the glory of that perfect rest.

In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true: he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord, ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored.

Brothers, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with the Father’s glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now.

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Stand Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;

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By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace.

Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

MOTET Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes, laudate eum, omnes populi.

Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in aeternum.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.

Sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Praise the lord, all you nations, praise him all you people.

For his mercy is confirmed upon us, and the truth of the Lord remaineth forever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.

Laudate Dominum — Laurentius Perosi

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 81 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Father, We Thank Thee Who Hast Planted Father, we thank thee who hast planted thy holy name within our hearts.

Knowledge and faith and life immortal Jesus thy Son to us imparts.

Thou, Lord, didst make all for thy pleasure, didst give us food for all our days, giving in Christ the bread eternal; thine is the power, be thine the praise.

Watch o’er thy church, O Lord, in mercy; save it from evil; guard it still; perfect it in thy love; unite it, cleansed and conformed unto thy will.

As grain, once scattered on the hillsides, was in this broken bread made one, so from all lands thy church be gathered into thy kingdom by thy Son.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Eternal God, may we who share Christ's banquet be one with him as he is one with thee.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the risen and ascended Lord.

Amen

BLESSING

All

Kneel May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of his eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

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Stand

Be Seated Stand

REGINA COELI

All

All

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!

For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!

Let us pray.

O God, who through the resurrection of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ didst vouchsafe to give joy to the world: grant, we beseech thee, that aided by the prayers of his Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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HYMN

Stand 322 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Rejoice, the Lord is King!

Your Lord and King adore!

Rejoice, give thanks and sing and triumph evermore.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice: rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Jesus the Saviour reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice: rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice: rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

He sits at God's right hand till all his foes submit, and bow to his command, and fall beneath his feet.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice: rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Rejoice in glorious hope; Jesus, the Judge, shall come and take his servants up to their eternal home.

We soon shall hear the archangel's voice; the trump of God shall sound, rejoice!

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POSTLUDE Chorale Prelude on a melody by Melchior Vulpius — Healey Willan During the postlude you are invited to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Rectory for Coffee Hour refreshments.

The sacrament of anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

For prayer requests, please contact the Office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for 100 years of service to the parish by the St. James’ Women’s Guild.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Call to Prayer: “Thy Kingdom Come” by the Primate & the Archbishop of Canterbury St. Luke writes that following the Ascension of the Lord, the disciples were gathered in an upper room “constantly devoting themselves to prayer.” A number of women joined them, including Mary, the mother of Jesus (Acts 1:14).

Since those first few days of the church, the time between Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost has been marked by calls to prayer for strength and wisdom in bearing a faithful witness to the gospel, for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to grace and guide the church in every age.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, invite us to support “Thy Kingdom Come,” a global call to prayer between Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost, 2017.

Here are this week’s themes in the Call to Prayer: Sunday, May 28—Seventh Sunday of Easter Let us pray for all our partnerships in the gospel—within our own church and with other churches; for

companion diocese relationships across the world; for our church’s companionship with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

Monday, May 29 Let us pray for healing and reconciliation within our church and our country, for integrity in living out the Primate’s Apology (1993), in honouring the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and in responding to the Calls to Action from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Tuesday, May 30 Let us pray for the work of the Anglican Healing Fund and for community-based projects for recovery of language and culture, for celebrating Aboriginal identity.

Wednesday, May 31 Let us pray for all efforts in partnership with Indigenous elders, youth, bishops and clergy in building a truly Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada.

Thursday, June 1 Let us pray for ministries with those caught in the grip of

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

poverty, for programs addressing its systemic causes and for initiatives to eradicate poverty.

Friday, June 2 Let us pray for ministries devoted to addressing violence of every kind—domestic and societal, gender-based, ethnic and religious-based; and for all ministries grounded in commitments to dignity and justice for all people.

Saturday, June 3 Let us pray for ministries focused on the care of creation, for our calling to be healers of the Earth.

Sunday, June 4—The Day of Pentecost Let us pray for a celebration of the many languages in which the gospel of Christ is proclaimed and the rich diversity of cultures for which our church is known; for the strengthening of our life together in Christ and for our common witness to the gospel.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK STUDY IN JUNE The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancy. Join Deacon Lucy for four Thursdays in June to review and discuss this exploration of who Jesus was and is. Begins Thurs.

June 1 at 6 pm. If you would like to take part email lucy@stjames.bc.ca

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PARISH COUNCIL The next meeting will be on Sat. June 10, 10 am coffee for 10.15 am meeting start. There will be a Mass before the lunch break, and the meeting will finish by 2.00 pm. Please forward any Agenda items to the PC Secretary, Reece Wrightman, via the Parish Office.

FREE CHURCH PARKING ON SUNDAYS By arrangement with Cooper Place, free parking for St. James’ parishioners is available all day until 6 pm, on Sundays only, in the gravel lot directly across from the church on Cordova Street. A sign on the meter confirms this free Sunday use.

SJMA SPRING RECITAL: YOU’RE INVITED Fri. June 2, 6:30 pm in the Church Come, once again, and celebrate the achievements of our children with a rich evening of music. Solos, ensembles, orchestra and choir. Mark your calendars and arrive early for seating. Entry is by donation. Performances begin at 6:30 pm but doors open at 6 pm.

If you cannot make that date then consider our Junior Program Recital on Tues. May 30 from 5-7 pm. Come and see what our youngest musicians have accomplished, and enjoy a special guest appearance by VSO conductor and music director Bramwell Tovey presenting Meet the Maestro.

KID’S CORNER This is the Seventh Sunday of Easter.

Today in the Gospel, Jesus is praying to God, his father. He feels like he has finished all the work in the world that God had sent him here to do, to help people have faith, and to show God to them in so many wonderful ways. Now that he is leaving the world, he wants to make sure that all his friends will be known to God and that God will always look after them. Jesus is hoping his friends will know the comfort of the Holy Spirit and continue to spread the news of God’s love. He wants his Father to remember how much his friends helped him, believed in him and loved him.

Prayer Father, please help us to be disciples, followers of Jesus. Help us remember that when we pray in your name, or in the name of your Son, you will listen to our prayer. Also, please give us the courage to always stand up for Jesus like his disciple friends did! Amen

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS (IN)FINITE: SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS IN CLOTH Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St. May 25 to June 4 Mon. to Sat. 10 am to 5 pm Sun.12 to 5 pm This free exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the Anglican Foundation of Canada features thirty Canadian textile artists and their explorations into the realm of the sacred. The works span from new perspectives on centuriesold religious vestments, liturgical items and ritual practices to radical reinterpretations of sacred space and private meditation. The work of these artists offers insight into the significant role cloth plays in the Canadian contemporary spiritual landscape. For more info: www.anglicanfoundation.org/infinite

BLESSING OF THE BICYCLES Mon. May 29 Christ Church Cathedral 4:10 pm church service | 4:40 pm ride-by blessings Salal + Cedar, Bishop Melissa, our friends at the Cathedral and Fossil Free Faith are hosting the first event in the 2017 Faith Commuter Challenge.

Come to church with your bikes, feet, scooters, bus passes and other signs of your commitment to reducing the carbon cost of your worship commute and be blessed. After church we move outside to share fun, prizes and refreshments with evening commuters on the Burrard Bike Route.

Across Canada, faith communities are working to reduce the carbon cost of their worship commute.

Salal + Cedar is helping to roll out the Faith Commuter Challenge in Lower Mainland. We are looking for faith communities to participate, for a champion in each community to help advertise, register folks etc. and for individuals to record their carbon-reduced commutes. Contact Laurel Dykstra salalandcedar@vancouver.anglican.ca or 778 885-9453 for information and support or register your community now.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. MAY 29 Feria

Acts 19:1-10 Ps 68:1-6 Jn 16:29-33

Ps 89:1-18 Ezek 4:1-17 Heb 6:1-12

Ps 89:19-52 Jos 1:1-9 Lk 9:51-62

TUES. MAY 30 Feria

Acts 20:17-27 Ps 68:7-20 Jn 17:1-11a

Ps 97, 99 Ezek 7:10-15, 23b27 Heb 6:13-20 Lk 10:1-17

Ps 132 Is 11:1-10 Heb 2:11-18

WED. MAY 31 The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth

1 Sam 2:1-10 Ps 113 Rom 12:9-16b Lk 1:39-57

Ps 72 1 Sam 1:1-20 Heb 3:1-6

Ps 146, 147 Zech 2:10-13 Jn 3:25-30

THU. JUNE 1 St. Justin, Martyr at Rome, Teacher, c.167

1 Cor 1:18-25 Ps 31:1-5 Jn 12:44-50

Ps 105:1-22 Ezek 18:1-4, 19-32 Heb 7:18-28

Ps 105:23-45 Zech 4:1-14 Lk 10:25-37

FRI. JUNE 2 Martyrs of Lyons, 177

2 Macc 7:1-14 Ps 61:1-5 Mt 16:24-27

Ps 102 Ezek 34:17-31 Heb 8:1-13

Ps 107:1-32 Jer 31:27-34 Lk 10:38-42

SAT. JUNE 3 Martyrs of Uganda, 1886

Heb 10:32-39 Ps 116:10-17 Mt 24:9-14

Ps 107:33-43; 108:1 -6 Ezek 43:1-12 Heb 9:1-14 Lk 11:14-23

Ps 33 Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20 1 Pet 2:4-10

SUN. JUNE 4 Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 Ps 104:24-34, 35b 1 Cor 12:3b-13 Jn 20:19-23

Ps 118 Is 11:1-9 1 Cor 2:1-13

Ps 145 Dt 16:9-12 Jn 14:21-29

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017

MASS TIMES

MON. MAY 29 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MAY 30 Feria

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MAY 31 The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. JUNE 1 St. Justin, Martyr at Rome, Teacher, c.167

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:30 pm High Mass in the Church

FRI. JUNE 2 Martyrs of Lyons, 177

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. JUNE 3 Martyrs of Uganda, 1886

SUN. JUNE 4 Pentecost

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208.

You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca